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Everything you need to know about moving to Cuenca, Ecuador as an expat — visas, cost of living, neighborhoods, healthcare, banking, safety, and the honest pros and cons from someone who did it.

Over 21,000 people have been affected by flooding across 24 provinces since the rainy season kicked off January 1. But there's an upside expats will appreciate: the reservoirs feeding Ecuador's hydroelectric plants are filling fast, making a repeat of 2024's devastating blackouts increasingly unlikely.

The White House raised tariffs on Ecuador from 10% to 15%, hitting shrimp, bananas, tuna, and broccoli exports. Ecuador's production minister is in damage-control mode, and the ripple effects could reach Cuenca's grocery shelves.

In a rare move that's raising eyebrows in the expat community, Cuenca's alcalde has taken legal action against foreigners who accused him of leaking sensitive information. Details are still emerging, but here's what we know so far.

How much does it cost to live in Cuenca, Ecuador in 2026? A detailed month-by-month breakdown for couples and singles — rent, groceries, healthcare, utilities, dining out, and more. Updated March 2026.

Cuenca's 2026 rainy season is anything but ordinary. After years of drought, the skies have opened up with a vengeance — flooding streets, dusting the Cajas with snow, and refilling the reservoirs that kept the lights off in 2024. Here's what expats need to know to stay safe and dry.

If you've lived in Cuenca for any amount of time, you've heard of mote pata. If you haven't tried it yet, Carnival week is your moment. Here's what it is, what's in it, and where to get the best bowl in the city — from $3.50 market stalls to top-rated restaurants.

A 'Be Voter Ready for 2026 Midterms' event is happening today, February 6, at La Yunta Tienda y Cocina from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Get help with absentee ballot requests and voter registration.

Cuenca tops Numbeo's 2026 safety index with a score of 54.05 — the highest in South America. Here's what the data actually says about crime, neighborhood safety, and what expats experience on the ground.